The New Christian Hymnal ‎#304

304. The Lord is My Shepherd

1. The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know;
I feed in green pastures, safe-folded I rest;
He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow,
Restores me when wand'ring, redeems when oppressed;
Restores me when wand'ring, redeems when oppressed.

2. Thro' the valley and shadow of death tho' I stray,
Since Thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear;
Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay;
Nor harm can befall with my Comforter near;
No hearm can befall with my Comforter near.

3. In the midst of affliction my table is spread;
With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er;
With perfume and oil Thou anointest my head;
O what shall I ask of Thy providence more?
O what shall I ask of Thy providence more?

4. Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God,
Still follow my steps till I meet Thee above:
I seek by the path which my forefathers trod,
Thro' the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love;
Thro' the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know
• Title: The Lord is My Shepherd
• Author: Mongtomery (1822)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Publication Date: 1929
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23
• Topic: The Christian Life: Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: POLAND
• Composer: T. Koschat (1862)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11
• Key: F Major